Mill Farm Party 2026

Mill Farm Party 2026

Our annual flagship festival returns for its 8th year in 2026, and it’s shaping up to be another unforgettable celebration. The Mill Farm Party is our way of marking the year gone by — a joyful gathering of the bands we’ve worked with, the friends we’ve made, and the music that’s soundtracked it all. And what a year it’s been!

Expect a full day of live music, good energy, dancing feet and smiling faces. Held on our outdoor stage in the party field, the Mill Farm Party is a small festival with a big heart — relaxed, friendly, and designed for the whole family to enjoy, with plenty to keep everyone entertained.

This year is a little different. For 2026, we’ve brought both the Mill Farm Party and the Mill Farm Folk Festival together into one weekend, making it easier than ever to immerse yourself in everything Mill Farm has to offer. Day tickets and weekend tickets are available at a record-low price, so there’s really no excuse not to join us for one of the highlights of our year.

We’ve carefully curated a brilliant line-up of artists for the Mill Farm stage — read on to discover who’ll be joining us.

Family Fun, Food & Drink

There’s lots for all ages to enjoy throughout the day, including our fabulous resident face painter AddALilArt, a bouncy castle, an inflatable obstacle course, and plenty of space to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

The much-loved Mill Farm Cottage Bar returns — small but mighty — serving a great selection of drinks from Twisted Cider and Cerne Abbas Brewery, alongside an exciting newcomer for 2026: Parachute Brewery’s lager, brewed locally in Sherborne. You’ll also find all the usual bar favourites, including non-alcoholic options.

Local food and drink vendors will be dotted around the festival circle to keep everyone well fed, and we’ll be joined by a wonderful selection of local arts and crafts stalls, perfect for picking up a festival keepsake to remember the day.

Please note that most of our vendors, including the Cottage Bar, are cashless.

The Clean Up

Hailing from Bristol, The Clean Up are a high-energy funk and soul outfit known for their infectious grooves, slick musicianship and soulful vocals. With a tight rhythm section and irresistible beats, their live shows are built to keep the dancefloor moving from start to finish. You may even recognise their front man...

Pylon Poets

An alternative rock band from Torquay, Devon, Pylon Poets make their Mill Farm stage debut this year — and we’re delighted to welcome them. Having recorded with us in the past, it’s great to finally see them bring their sound to the field.

Blending elements of 1980s and 2000s synth-rock, their music explores themes of triumph, longing, optimism and desire. The band features Dan Hughes (vocals, guitar, synths), Sam McIver (drums, backing vocals) and Nathan Hughes (bass, backing vocals)

    
The Ducks

Mill Farm’s very own house band return for another guaranteed crowd-pleasing set. Fronted by Mark and Anne O’Reilly on vocals and guitar, The Ducks are seasoned Mill Farm Party pros — expect dancing, sing-alongs and plenty of familiar favourites.

Sorry About Shaun

Hailing from Dorset, Sorry About Shaun are a six-piece folk-rock band with a rich and varied sound. Featuring guitars, keys, cello, ukulele, bass and drums, their music effortlessly moves between intimate, heartfelt moments and uplifting, foot-stomping anthems.

Known for their strong storytelling and timeless melodies, the band has released a steady stream of singles, EPs and live recordings. Highlights include their prolific 2019 releases — such as Message Man, Summer and Drive Me Through the City — followed by Live at the Fleece in 2023 and the 2024 single Stuck (feat. Stuart Organ). See if you can spot our own Tom Jobling playing guitar, again. 

Conor Smith

Busker, singer-songwriter, guitarist — and occasional behind-the-scenes festival hero — Conor Smith is back for another much-loved set. A regular at Mill Farm Music and one of our favourite songwriters, he’s as comfortable on stage as he is lugging gear across the field.

We’re thrilled to welcome back “The Boy with the Blue Guitar” for another beautiful performance.

Festival Info

Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026

Gates: 11:30am – 9:30pm

Parking is £2 per vehicle and will be added at ticket checkout. We kindly encourage car sharing where possible, as parking is limited on site.

As a working farm with animal residents, we’re unable to admit dogs to the festival site.

No dogs, please.

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Tickets on the day are subject to availability.

The festival has a maximum capacity of 500 people, so we strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. As a small boutique festival, tickets tend to sell quickly.

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We politely ask that you don’t bring your own alcohol to the festival. As a small event, supporting our local vendors is incredibly important to us. Food and drink will be available throughout the day.

We understand a lunchbox for the kids — but a cool box full of beer is quite another thing 😉

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Mill Farm | Bradford Abbas | Dorset | DT9 6RE